Early deadline Friday

The offices of the Madison Eagle, Florham Park Eagle and Chatham
Courier will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial
Day. An early deadline is necessary at noon this Friday, May 25,
for all editoria l material submitted for the May 31 edition,
including all letters to the editor , photographs, youth sports
coverage, municipal advisories, school news, social announcements,
and publicity for clubs, organizations and churches.

The deadline must be met at the Eagle offices at 155 Main St. in
Madison or the Courier office at 27 Bowers Lane in
Chatham.

Press releases that do not involve a photo may be submitted by
fax to 377-7721.

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In recent weeks, Long Hill Township and Watchung Borough passed ordinances allowing their police departments to be able to apply for surplus equipment from the Department of Defense. Long Hill recently procured a Humvee to use in times of flooding, which Watchung states as the reason they are getting into the program. However, in cities around the country, police forces have used the program to obtain military gear, such as weapons and armor.
For more background, go to the link below
http://www.newjerseyhills.com/echoes-sentinel/news/watchung-police-department-hopes-to-receive-equipment-from-department-of/article_12ad002a-92b3-5449-a2cc-4b2cf0ce4339.html